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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.77, 13,196.97 and 3,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.77, 13,196.97 and 3,457.76 is: 5,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.77 : 13,196.97 = 3,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.77/13,196.97 = 3,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.77x = 13,196.97 × 3,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.77x = 45,631,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,954.99/8,793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.12

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